HbA1c

[Ramukor]

My HbA1c test result is 6.2.  Is it OK, or any medication required?

[Zoelula]

Sounds like a good plan! Maybe your doctor was trying to keep you from being overly anxious, which is a good advice; pre-diabetes is a time to make changes, but not a crisis. But there is such a thing as going too far in the other direction and ignoring it which is a bad idea.

[Ramukor]

Thanks a lot for your advise.  My next action is to consult another doctor  immediately.

[Zoelula]

Sorry, Hopeshell, I just recognized your name from our previous posts!

[Zoelula]

Ramukor, I'm sorry but your doctor is very ignorant. "Not to worry unless the limit crosses 7.0???"  6.5 is considered fullblown diabetes which needs to be treated. I would see another doctor. As for prediabetes, it is a good opportunity to start to make some lifestyle changes in order to slow the progression to diabetes. The things like weight loss, reducing carb intake, exercise are very appropriate for a pre-diabetic.

Hopeshell, your doctor is correct, though I would add dietary changes to that list. Learn which foods you eat are high in carbs (sweets, pasta, rice, bread, cereal) and reduce those. Did you tell the doctor about the tingling? That is indicative of higher numbers than the 6.2 would indicate which is maybe why he wants to recheck in a month. Many people with pre-diabetes don't experience any symptoms. Again, do think of pre-diabetes as an opportunity to make lifestyle changes.

[Ramukor]

I was told to start worrying, if the limit crosses 7.0.  Still, continue dieting and avoid putting weight.  "Not to worry, at present", was the comment from my Doctor.

[hopeshell]

I was just told my AIC was 6.2 and my doctor called it prediabetes.  Her suggestion was for me to lose weight and exercise.  She is going to recheck in a month or so to see if the numbers are down.   She mentioned Metformin as the medicine of choice if I can't lower my numbers through diet and exercise.  I am curious...are you having any symptoms?  I am having consistent tingling of my hands and feet and I have extreme fatigue.  

[Zoelula]

What did your doctor say when he gave you the results? An A1C of 6.2 is considered pre-diabetes. My suggestion to you is to do whatever possible to slow down the progression towards full diabetes. This would include losing any extra weight you carry, getting regular exercise and cutting out sugar and reducing your intake of carbs.